Halsted Middle School vs Merriam Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Halsted Middle School
Newton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
280 students
Merriam Avenue School
Newton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
483 students
| Measure | Halsted Middle School Newton, New Jersey | Merriam Avenue School Newton, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #323 of 440 | #913 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #7186 of 15,369 | #19071 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 280 | 483 |
| Enrollment | 280 | 483 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.6% | 55.7% |
| Students per teacher | 8.2 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 52% |
| city | Newton | Newton |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merriam Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.7 vs 52.0).
- •Merriam Avenue School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 19%).
- •Halsted Middle School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 47%).
- •Halsted Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.6% vs 55.7%).
- •Halsted Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.2 vs 10.5).
- •Merriam Avenue School is the larger school with 483 students compared with 280.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Halsted Middle School better than Merriam Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), Merriam Avenue School ranks higher (58.7 vs 52.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Halsted Middle School and Merriam Avenue School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Newton and Newton in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Halsted Middle School: 280. Merriam Avenue School: 483. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Halsted Middle School and Merriam Avenue School rank in New Jersey?
Halsted Middle School is 323rd of 440 and Merriam Avenue School is 913th of 1,479 among middle schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).